Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

TGIF! I hope you had a great week. It’s a Friday during Lent and that means for a lot of us we'll eat no meat on Friday. Now don't get me wrong. I love a good Wisconsin fish fry but most are jam packed during Lent, so I make seafood at home. If you're looking for some really good and easy meat-free recipes, I've got you covered.

I grew up eating tuna casseroles during Lent. To this day, I still crave a good one. I think my Terrific Tuna Casserole is the best ever. The crunchy potato chips on top are just one of the things that make this recipe totally terrific!

I also love a good tuna melt! Come on, who doesn’t love a warm toasty sandwich? Especially when it’s cold out like it has been! It’s pure old school comfort food that never went out of style in my opinion. My Oven Baked Tuna Melt is one of my FAVES! I love this recipe because it’s baked and not fried. TOTALLY DELISH! I keep it simple and serve it with chips.

It’s great with my homemade best ever Tomato Basil Soup. Who knew homemade tomato soup was this easy? You’ll never go back to the canned stuff after this. SO YUMMY! Click Soups for more super good soup and stew recipes.

Not a fan of tuna? I know, it's not for everybody. No worries. Why not treat the family to an extra special dinner tonight or this weekend? My Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is amazing! You'd pay big bucks for this out at a fancy restaurant. Save some dough and make it at home. You won't believe how easy it is to make. It’s AMAZING!

I serve it with a great big salad. My Sunny Spinach Salad is a bit of sunshine on a cloudy grey day! So fresh and the easy orange vinaigrette makes it extra delicious!

On the side, we love my Amazing Cheese Bread. That’s one delicious date night in. LOVE THAT! Click Dinner, and Salads for more sensational sandwich and salad recipes. You can’t go wrong with homemade mac ’n cheese. Have you ever thought about making it in your muffin tins? My Mac ’n Cheese Minis are so fun. The kids will love them! Click Casseroles and Sides for more of my faves.

Got leftover corned beef that needs using? We sure do! Use it to make my cheesy Reuben Dip, Rolled Reuben Sandwiches, Reuben Soup, Reuben Quiche and even Rueben Egg Rolls. So good! Click Appetizers, Sandwiches, and Soups for more fun recipes and ideas.

For dessert, get out your muffin tins and make my Cheesecake Cupcakes. Who knew cheesecake could be this quick and easy? I love them with cherry pie filling or fresh berries on top. So pretty! Click Desserts for more sweet treat recipes.

Find Out More about The Cooking Mom Vacations! Join Me Virtually on Monday Night!

Join Amy on a River Cruise in France in April 2023! Hurry! Book Now and Save!

Have you ever dreamed of going on a river cruise? It’s the ULTIMATE way to see Europe! Bring on lots of wine tasting, gourmet meals, fresh croissants and pastries and so much more! Join me on a river cruise through Southern France from Burgundy to Provence. In April of 2023, we’ll cruise the Rhone river on a gorgeous new boutique ship with only 150 passengers! It’s first class all the way and it’s a true ALL-INCLUSIVE river cruise, meaning all your food, drinks, and excursions are included. Gratuity too!

Plus, you’ll have the option to stay a couple days after the cruise to experience Paris. It will be spring and the blossoms will be in full bloom. It’s going to be stunning!

Click Join The Cooking Mom on a French River Cruise to get all the dates, pricing and intriguing details. This trip is going to be so wonderful! Join me! Plus, there are special discounts but ONLY if you book now!

NOTE: We’ll be having a virtual travel meeting on Monday, March 21 at 6pm CST with even more details about this trip. Here is the link for people to register for this fun virtual gathering.

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3888503557458910991
Webinar ID: 268-362-819

Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island this June!

Summer will be here before you know it! Why not make it the best summer ever? Join me on Mackinac Island, Michigan. We’ll be there in June during the Lilac Festival. It’s absolutely gorgeous that time of year! There’s no place like this island! No cars. Gorgeous Victorian homes and Inns. It’s like you’ve stepped back in time! We are staying at my favorite resort on the island. It’s fabulous! We’ve even added an extra night so there will be more time on this trip to sightsee, shop or just relax! This trip is already filling up! We can only take a limited number of people. Click Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island to get all the details. I hope you’ll join me.

Future Trips!

I’m excited to announce my trip to Tuscany this September is fully booked! The good news is I’m planning to host another group trip to Italy in September of 2023. Stay tuned for more details! Let me know if you’re interested in going with me by emailing me at: info@thecookingmom.com

I recently got back from the most wonderful culinary trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. From taco tours to cooking classes and whale watching. It was incredible! Let me know if you want to go with me next January. I’m starting to plan now for more culinary vacations in 2023 and 2024. I want to know where you want to go. Email me the trips you’d be interested in at info@thecookingmom.com!

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If you're stuck in a recipe rut, why not treat yourself or a loved one to new recipes? I have two cookbooks with lots of beautiful color pictures and each is filled with nearly 200 unique, delicious recipes. Click Amy's Books on Amazon to order.

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Have a great weekend and cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom

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